SH4 Specs

TDK1044 · 01-07-07, 10:51 AM

While browsing around other sub sim Forums, I found this interesting statement apparantly quoting the SH4 DEV team:

"The minimum requirements to run SH4 would be: 2GHz processor (Pentium
IV or equivalent AMD Athlon), 1GB of RAM, DirectX 9 video card with
Pixel Shader v2.0, Vertex Shader v2.0 with 128MB of RAM, DirectX
compatible sound card and around 5.5-6GB of space on your HDD. The game
options will allow you to activate or deactivate different visual
aspects that can increase or decrease performance. Of course, in the
minimum requirements PC you will run with most options OFF. A
recommended system will have: 3GHz processor, 2GB of RAM, DirectX 9
video card with PS 3.0, VS 3.0 and 256MB of RAM."

I can't vouch for the accuracy of the statement, but I'd say it's about right. I'm surprised that the minimum RAM requirement is stated as 1GB though. I thought they were aiming for a minimum RAM requirement of 512MB.

As I say, although the statement claims to quote the SH4 DEVS, it is only a posting on another Forum and should be assessed as such.

TDK1044 · 01-07-07, 10:53 AM

http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/gen...topic=32479783

FYI: This is where the above quote came from.

TwistedFemur · 01-07-07, 10:53 AM

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I'm surprised that the minimum RAM requirement is stated as 1GB though.

Probably so it will run on a vista machine

John Channing · 01-07-07, 11:26 AM

Those specs are from the Developers.

JCC

Iron Budokan · 01-07-07, 11:40 AM

I should be okay with my system....I just bumped it to to 2G of RAM last week. Everything else should be okay, though.

Rhodes · 01-07-07, 11:43 AM

"There goes the neighborhood..." and playing the game...

STEED · 01-07-07, 12:26 PM

I know I will need to do some upgrading first, so when SH4 comes out I will check the spec's then have a chat with my local independent PC shop first, then get the upgrades I need. And when that's all done buy SH4.

My computer is 2 years old so it should not be too much on the cost front.

Gizzmoe · 01-08-07, 03:01 PM

Well, it´s pretty much a tuned Yugo.

MHz alone means nothing, you also need to look at the memory bandwidth, the number of pixel shader engines, vertex shaders and so on. You won´t be able to use the PS3.0 features of SH4, the card is way too slow for that.

Sulikate · 01-08-07, 03:16 PM

It will run smoothly on my rig (at least I think so):

Athlon 64 3000+
1.5GB RAM DDR
GeForce 7600GS 256MB

One question: is my processor faster than a P4 3.0Ghz?

AVGWarhawk · 01-08-07, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Gizzmoe

Well, it´s pretty much a tuned Yugo.

MHz alone means nothing, you also need to look at the memory bandwidth, the number of pixel shader engines, vertex shaders and so on. You won´t be able to use the PS3.0 features of SH4, the card is way too slow for that.

So perhaps my money is best spent on a better card? Yeah, Yugo three cylinder of monster motor madness

http://www.bfgtech.com/6200OC.html

Here is the card I have. I have the 256mb memory. I not to knowledgable with cards.

TDK1044 · 01-08-07, 03:23 PM

The type of RAM is also important. The original posting I found doesn't specify GDDR3 or whatever.

AVGWarhawk · 01-08-07, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by TDK1044

The type of RAM is also important. The original posting I found doesn't specify GDDR3 or whatever.

Click on link one post up for the 6200OC card.

TDK1044 · 01-08-07, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

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Originally Posted by TDK1044

The type of RAM is also important. The original posting I found doesn't specify GDDR3 or whatever.

Click on link one post up for the 6200OC card.

No, I was referring to the posting by the DEVS on the other Forum. They specify 1GIG of RAM is required, but they don't specify the type of RAM. Not an important distinction if you're system is mid to high end, but could make a big difference for those struggling to meet the minimum requirement.

Gizzmoe · 01-08-07, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

So perhaps my money is best spent on a better card?

Yes, but you should wait until SH4 is out, cards will be cheaper then.

AVGWarhawk · 01-08-07, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Gizzmoe

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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

So perhaps my money is best spent on a better card?

Yes, but you should wait until SH4 is out, cards will be cheaper then.

Well, I will use the card I have and see how she does. If it is not good then I will get another card. I appreciate the help

01-07-07, 10:51 AM	#1
TDK1044 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 2,674 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	SH4 Specs While browsing around other sub sim Forums, I found this interesting statement apparantly quoting the SH4 DEV team: "The minimum requirements to run SH4 would be: 2GHz processor (Pentium IV or equivalent AMD Athlon), 1GB of RAM, DirectX 9 video card with Pixel Shader v2.0, Vertex Shader v2.0 with 128MB of RAM, DirectX compatible sound card and around 5.5-6GB of space on your HDD. The game options will allow you to activate or deactivate different visual aspects that can increase or decrease performance. Of course, in the minimum requirements PC you will run with most options OFF. A recommended system will have: 3GHz processor, 2GB of RAM, DirectX 9 video card with PS 3.0, VS 3.0 and 256MB of RAM." I can't vouch for the accuracy of the statement, but I'd say it's about right. I'm surprised that the minimum RAM requirement is stated as 1GB though. I thought they were aiming for a minimum RAM requirement of 512MB. As I say, although the statement claims to quote the SH4 DEVS, it is only a posting on another Forum and should be assessed as such.

01-07-07, 11:40 AM	#5
Iron Budokan Sea Lord Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,778 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	I should be okay with my system....I just bumped it to to 2G of RAM last week. Everything else should be okay, though. __________________ "You will take on England wherever you find her ships, and you will break her power at sea." --Iron Coffins, Herbert A. Werner http://kennethmarkhoover.com

01-07-07, 11:43 AM	#6
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01-07-07, 12:26 PM	#7
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	I know I will need to do some upgrading first, so when SH4 comes out I will check the spec's then have a chat with my local independent PC shop first, then get the upgrades I need. And when that's all done buy SH4. My computer is 2 years old so it should not be too much on the cost front. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT! Last edited by STEED; 01-07-07 at 12:59 PM.

01-08-07, 03:16 PM	#9
Sulikate Grey Wolf Join Date: May 2004 Location: South Korea Posts: 834 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	It will run smoothly on my rig (at least I think so): Athlon 64 3000+ 1.5GB RAM DDR GeForce 7600GS 256MB One question: is my processor faster than a P4 3.0Ghz? __________________ Se flutua e não fala quack, afunde-o!

01-07-07, 10:53 AM	#2
TDK1044 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 2,674 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/gen...topic=32479783 FYI: This is where the above quote came from.

01-07-07, 11:26 AM	#4
John Channing Sea Lord Join Date: Sep 1998 Posts: 1,846 Downloads: 163 Uploads: 5	Those specs are from the Developers. JCC

01-08-07, 03:01 PM	#8
Gizzmoe Silent Hunter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 3,668 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Well, it´s pretty much a tuned Yugo. MHz alone means nothing, you also need to look at the memory bandwidth, the number of pixel shader engines, vertex shaders and so on. You won´t be able to use the PS3.0 features of SH4, the card is way too slow for that.

01-08-07, 03:23 PM	#11
TDK1044 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 2,674 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	The type of RAM is also important. The original posting I found doesn't specify GDDR3 or whatever.